Electro/Mechanical Apprentice
About The Position
The Electro/Mechanical Apprentice will receive on-the-job training (OTJ) of various CNC machine tools under the guidance of a senior KRC Field Service Technician. This role involves assisting senior technicians with dismantling, cleaning, and preparing machines for shipment, as well as disassembling, repairing, and rebuilding machine tool subassemblies and assemblies. The apprentice will also organize, tag, and mark components, perform basic lubrication, cleaning, and inspection of mechanical components, and identify, repair, or replace damaged components. The role requires the safe and correct use of basic hand and power tools, adherence to safety procedures and work instructions, travel to customer facilities, accurate documentation of work activities and expenses, and maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area. Work assignments will be via dispatched Work Orders, with technical instruction provided by fellow technicians, leads, OEM support personnel, manuals, or training documentation. The apprentice will interact with customer management and operators, as well as KRC maintenance management, purchasing support, internal administration, leads, and other technicians.
Requirements
- Mechanical aptitude suitable for machine tool training
- Aptitude for multiple machine tool specifications and test equipment
- Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures
- Mechanical hand tools and toolbox
- Basic knowledge of hand tools and power tools
- Good interpersonal communication skills
- Computer skills
- Intermediate troubleshooting abilities
- Standing for long periods
- Frequent reaching, bending, and stooping
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
- Reliable attendance
- Willingness to learn
- High School diploma or GED or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Willingness to work in a customer environment with concern for meeting cost, quality and schedule requirements
- Ability to work as a team player as well as independently
Responsibilities
- Assist senior technicians with dismantling, cleaning, and preparing machines for shipment
- Disassemble, repair, and rebuild machine tool subassemblies and assemblies
- Organize, tag, and mark components for future assembly
- Perform basic lubrication, cleaning, and inspection of mechanical components
- Identify, repair, or replace damaged components
- Use basic hand and power tools safely and correctly
- Follow safety procedures and work instructions
- Travel to customer’s facilities
- Document work activities as expenses, timely and accurately
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
